Welcome back! In this throwback episode, we delve into a compelling conversation about the current state of women's health and the challenges it faces. Dr Michelle Griffin, Women's health expert, sheds light on the intention behind women's health tech startups and emphasises the importance of tangible outcomes. James and Michelle discuss how businesses in this space should focus on the bigger picture, building purpose-driven ventures with a clear vision. Success, they argue, should be measured b...
Apr 12, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're throwing back to episode 280 to hear from Dr Alison Darcy, founder and CEO of Woebot Health. Woebot is a friendly chatbot that helps with everyday stress, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, James and Alison ask the question: is technology dehumanising healthcare? Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with James: www.jamessomauroo.com Learn more about SomX for your healthtech company at so...
Mar 31, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we're revisiting episode 111 to delve into the true essence of entrepreneurship and the challenges of turning a mere idea into a thriving business. Join us as we listen to Charles Fisher, the founder and CEO of Unlearn.AI, share his fascinating journey, from the endless hours of coding to securing their first investment. Discover why Fisher believes that 'accidental entrepreneurship' may hold the key to success in this fiercely competitive industry. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealtht...
Mar 22, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James is joined by Dr Vishaal Virani, Head of Health, UK at YouTube. Vishaal started his diverse career as an NHS doctor, before beginning his journey outside of clinical practice in healthcare strategy consulting. With a new found passion for solving strategic business problems and creating new partnerships in the healthtech ecosystem, Vishaal now works at YouTube, where he is building out the brand new Health offering to empower millions of YouTube users and NHS organisations across ...
Mar 16, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James is joined by scientist turned CEO, Zina Sarif. Zina's journey to entrepreneurship started as a cancer scientist and clinical researcher with over 7 years in drug development and clinical trials operations, before founding Yendou - a digital platform to accelerate clinical trials. They discuss the current bottlenecks in clinical trial design, and how technology can digitalise and streamline clinical operations to help clinical trial’ providers deliver the latest medical innovation...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by PhD computational biologist, Dr Thomas Gurry. He has spent more than 15 years in academic research exploring dietary fibre and its influence on the gut microbiome, before venturing into entrepreneurship. After recognising the importance of fibre in maintaining a healthy gut and preventing chronic diseases, he co-founded myota. They combine patented research technology and precision fibre supplementation, designed to suit every person and every microbiome. Apply to b...
Mar 01, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, James is joined by Robert Miller, CEO of Wellbeing Software. They explore Robert's diverse background from designing nuclear power stations to CEO of the UK's leading provider of radiology and maternity software solutions. They dive into the qualities that make a successful CEO, and why building a culture of purpose and collaboration is essential for success. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touc...
Feb 22, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, James is joined by Roseanna Jaggard, serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of DocComs. With an overburdened healthcare system, working overtime, late nights and coming home stressed is all too familiar - impacting not only clinicians but also their families. DocComs are on a mission to solve this problem by developing a digital communication system that enables clinicians to deliver faster, more efficient care. Roseanna shares how compassion drove her journey into healthtec...
Feb 15, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we are throwing it back to episode 105 with Chris Caulfield, registered nurse, Union leader and co-founder of Intelycare. They have built a solution to reduce the growing issue of staffing shortages and burnout experienced by nurses across the US. James and Chris dive into the topic of building a successful healthtech founding team, and how to attract talent that truly understand the healthcare problem. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon �...
Feb 08, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we dive into the story of female health entrepreneur Kayleigh Hartigan. From her background in the public sector and private equity, Kayleigh has charted a unique and diverse path to entrepreneurship. Through her understanding of the intersection between incentives, healthcare financing, and current fertility treatments, she founded Fertility Mapper, a company that partners digital connection with a traditional community approach to fertility, providing necessary support through...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Dr Melinda Rees, a pioneering consultant clinical psychologist and healthtech entrepreneur on a mission to revolutionise mental health assessment and triage in the UK. Listen as they discuss the power of language-forming reality, attachment theory, and how technology is accelerating our understanding of mental health. They dive deep into the psychology of building a startup and how Melinda and her team at Psyomics are using clinically developed technology to get mor...
Jan 25, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, James is joined by Dr. Michelle Griffin, a gynaecologist and healthcare consultant with a passion for women's health. From her experience on the frontline of healthcare to taking senior roles with Public Health England, she now uses her unique blend of clinical and commercial insight to help founders develop clinically sound products and services that have an impact on healthcare. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn more about how she's accelerating innovation in the f...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Caitlin Baltzer, co-founder of MYndspan, a company that is revolutionising the treatment of brain and mental health. Caitlin has a diverse background in investment and finance, and has served as VP of Strategy and Operations in the functional imaging industry. She joins us to talk about how MYndspan is empowering people with rich information about their brain function, providing measurable insights into brain health and helping to identify meaningful changes over ti...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we explore the exciting intersection of medicine and computer science. Chris Tackaberry, co-founder of Clinithink, joins James to discuss how his healthcare software company is harnessing the power of unstructured data in medical records to drive efficiency, improve health outcomes, and gain valuable insights. Find out how Chris and his team are revolutionising the way we approach healthcare. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: ww...
Jan 04, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James is joined by Raj Kohli and Peter Huang, co-founders of Healthtech-1. They are on a mission to automate admin tasks in Primary Care, so NHS staff can focus on what matters. In this episode we hear about navigating the co-founder relationship, and how previous experience in fast growing start-ups and large corporate enterprises has led them to the path of entrepreneurship. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com ...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Andre Dreyer, Vice President of Ventures & Acquisitions at RGAX - the transformation engine of the Reinsurance Group of America. RGA is on a mission to to partner with carriers and organisations to harness advance transformational capabilities focused on helping people everywhere live longer, healthier, more financially secure lives. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with Ja...
Dec 14, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James welcomed Amit Patel, founder of Peachy, back onto the podcast to hear how he has been growing the UK's first truly digital health insurance. Peachy's are on a mission to provide simple, digital access to healthcare for everyone to stay on top of their body and mind. Listen for Amit's story to healthtech entrepreneur, and how Peachy are doing things differently. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in to...
Nov 30, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Dr. Tarlochlan Toor, Director of Innovation at Holland & Barrett, to discuss building confidence as a founder. Navigating the path to entrepreneurship is no easy feat - often feelings of Imposter Syndrome and a lack of experience can hold innovators back from starting their own venture. In this episode, we hear how Dr Tarlochlan Toor used key lessons in emotional intelligence and determination to harbour confidence and become a healthtech leader. Apply to be a g...
Nov 25, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Dr Alison Darcy, Founder and Partner at Woebot Health. Alison is a Psychologist by research and a healthcare designer with over 20 years experience building health tech. With a passion to make mental healthcare solutions smart, scaleable and accessible, she founded Woebot Health - the world’s first mental health ally for people and businesses, with meaningfully engaging AI. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.heal...
Nov 09, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by SomX's very own Associate Director, Henry Stoneley. With many years of experience in selling primary care technologies to the NHS, Henry shares his top tips and greatest insights for breaking down the barriers to entry. How should founders approach selling to the NHS? Who do healthtech innovators need be talking to? All is to be revealed... Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpigeon.com Get in touch with...
Nov 03, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode of the Healthtech Podcast, we talk to expert cofounders Dr. Kate Cordell and Ken Knecht from Opeeka. They share the initial steps for turning a business idea into reality and outline the value of having a cofounder in a company. Dr. Cordell is a nationwide thought leader for behavioral health technology, integrating data systems to support a whole-person approach to care. She has built models for federal, state, county, healthcare providers and community-based agencies to ...
Oct 26, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James is joined by Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones to dive into some top tips for clinicians moving into the world of healthtech. Abeyna is the co-founder and CEO of Medic Footprints, who are on a mission to connect a global community of talented doctors with the best in diverse career opportunities. Whether you're a healthtech guru or just getting started, prepare for some great take-away knowledge and advice. Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon �...
Oct 20, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week we hear from healthtech VC, Will Gibbs at Octopus Ventures, on the key things investors are looking for in founders, and how they actually support them. Will coordinate's the Health team at Octopus, who back founders that are transforming the health industry - from digital therapeutics to biotechnology. Think healthtech unicorns like Elvie and Big Health. If there's anyone that can give the best insider tips for founders looking for their next raise, it's him. Apply to be a guest: www....
Oct 12, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Adam Hunter, Chief Commercial Officer at Phlo Pharmacy, a digital pharmacy using cutting edge software to deliver same-day NHS prescriptions. As a qualified Scots law solicitor specialising in corporate law, Adam bridged his legal background and ambition to work in business through The Saltire Foundation Fellowship Programme. Equipped with an insider perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing a broad range of companies, Adam joined Phlo Pharmacy as Chief...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Dr Anas Nader. Anas is an A&E doctor and co-founder and CEO of Patchwork Health, which is helping healthcare organisations deliver sustainable workforce planning and giving all healthcare staff access to flexible work. They are currently working with over 70 NHS sites and have saved the NHS an estimated £40 million to date, while enabling almost 3 million hours to be staffed sustainably each year. Anas LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/naderanas Apply to be a...
Sep 28, 2022•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode, James is joined by Christoph Ruedig, veteran healthtech investor and Partner at AlbionVC. A trained medical doctor and ex-strategy consultant with Bain & Company, Christoph has been investing in digital health and life sciences companies since 2006. We hear how to navigate the journey from physician, to successful VC - the challenges, the key learnings and why consultants make great investors. Christoph's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cruedig/ Apply to be a gu...
Sep 22, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James talks to serial digital entrepreneur CEO Matteo Berlucchi. Matteo has 27 years of experience launching and growing consumer platforms. Healthily is the last venture by Matteo, the first AI platform to help consumers find the health information and advice they need to make better choices free of charge. Prepare his exclusive predictions for healthtech in the future, a fascinating journey to become a successful founder, and much more... Matteo’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
Sep 14, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast To kick off the first episode of season 3, James is joined by Chris Naoumidis, the co-founder of Mindset Health, who is building a portfolio of digital therapeutic apps using hypnosis-based techniques to tackle underserved health conditions. After going through Startmate, Y Combinator and raising over $8m, he now leads a team of 30 people on the mission to help a billion people manage their health by unlocking the power of their minds. Mindset Health’s first product Nerva, focused on irritable b...
Sep 07, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, James is joined by Vishal Doshi, the Founder of AUM Biosciences, an Award-winning oncology focused biotech company. The company aims to reshape the drug development landscape in oncology to deliver pioneering and affordable targeted drugs across a broad spectrum of cancers. Through its robust strategic collaborations with leading academic institutions, pharmaceutical and biotech companies globally, AUM is now leading an ecosystem of multi-modality line up of small molecule targeted th...
May 19, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week James is joined by Dr Dafydd Loughran, a surgeon by training and now CEO of Concentric Health - the market leading digital consent to treatment application seeing rapid adoption to support the record surgical backlogs being seen internationally. Trivia: James and Daf previously worked together clinically in operating theaters in Wales! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafloughran Apply to be a guest: www.thehealthtechpodcast.com/ Subscribe to Healthtech Pigeon 🐦: www.healthtechpi...
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